1
as in to disseminate
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people
circulate the plans for the new stadium around town to get people's reaction
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2
as in to rumor
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
circulated a rumor that someone was about to be fired
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as in to spread
to become known
the prince denies the story about an extramarital affair that's been circulating in the tabloids
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Recent Examples of circulate
Its domed lid helps trap and circulate steam to help the dough rise, while the low-profile base ensures a perfectly golden crust.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Pittsburgh police officers did not intervene as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents struggled to detain a suspect near a police station, and claims circulated that officers were told to stand down.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The Texarkana Police Department alerted residents on Thursday to these messages circulating on mobile devices.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
In a video circulating on Twitter, Oscar nominee Emma Stone was questioned about her apres-Oscar plans.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Pittsburgh police officers did not intervene as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents struggled to detain a suspect near a police station, and claims circulated that officers were told to stand down.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The Texarkana Police Department alerted residents on Thursday to these messages circulating on mobile devices.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
In a video circulating on Twitter, Oscar nominee Emma Stone was questioned about her apres-Oscar plans.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulate
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Some opponents of the program have expressed concern about data privacy, fearing that the program was obtaining and disseminating identifiable or private information.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
18 Mar. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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It was long rumored that Netflix would put together another live roast after the success of the Brady event, with big-name talent like Will Smith floated as possible subjects.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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His huddles at times resemble a family Sunday supper after the conversation turns to politics – everyone yelling, nobody listening, Izzo’s face reddening and a whiteboard left broken, the innocent victim of all the arguing (though they are rumored to be pre-cut to avoid splintering).—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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In New York City, four people, including a child, died Monday afternoon after a fire in a three-story apartment building spread during heavy winds.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Officers are unsure what caused the semi to overturn, but said that the thick liquid began to flow out of the trailer and quickly spread, creating an inch-thick layer of syrup across the westbound lanes.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Sparks or embers can drift into leaves or grass, triggering a fire that can rapidly propagate.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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This means the fruit may not taste like the original pomegranate, as most pomegranate trees are propagated from hardwood cuttings, rather than by seed, to ensure consistent fruit production.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Old hands at the magazine long have whispered that the secret of the Oscar party’s success has been its near-perfect red carpet lighting — meticulously calibrated to softly and forgivingly cover up the flaws of any guest lucky enough to be photographed beneath it.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Paljusevic reportedly whispered expletives to the father’s body at a public funeral thereafter and FaceTimed the friend.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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What the trap revealed, aside from being the first of its kind to be discovered in picturesque surroundings, was a terrible ordeal for whale and human alike.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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An investigation revealed that the man had been shot in a residential area at the 3600 block of Hamilton Avenue.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Circulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulate. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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